September 05, 2010
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Your Business Services Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in business services franchising media coverage news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the business services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Business Services Franchise Media Coverage News
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Achieves Highest Franchise 500 RankingVanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. was ranked #30 in the 2010 Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 issue. The annual rankings are released each January, and are based on several factors including growth in the number of franchises, overall annual revenue... NiteLites of Ft. Myers and Naples honored with President's Club AwardInnovators within the Landscape Lighting Industry, NiteLites of Ft. Myers and Naples received the distinguished President's Club Award for 2009 at the NiteLites National Sales Conference. Winners of the President's Club Award have shown tremendous... Vanguard Cleaning Systems Ranks #6 in the AllBusiness Franchise AllStar 300AllBusiness, Dun & Bradstreet's small business advisory company, recently released its annual Franchise 300 rankings of national franchise systems and ranked Vanguard Cleaning Systems # 6.
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Achieves Highest Franchise 500 RankingVanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. was ranked #30 in the 2010 Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 issue. The annual rankings are released each January, and are based on several factors including growth in the number of franchises, overall annual revenue... FSBI's Business Coaching Brands Dominate the Franchise 500 & AllStar 300 RankingsIt's been a decade of dominance for FranchisEsource Brands International's (FSBI) four franchise business coaching brands as they are once again honored on the business industry's top picks list including Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 and the... FSBI Business Coaching Brands Honored For Their Minority OutreachFranchisEsource Brands International (FSBI) has been selected as one of the Top 50 Franchisors by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) for actively seeking minority participation and ownership through sophisticated minority recruitment... Unishippers of Laredo Makes the 2009 Inc. 5000 ListUnishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's largest provider of value-added shipping services, announced today that Unishippers of Laredo has been named to the 2009 Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year. This list represents the most... Cybertary(R), Inc. Gears Up for American Business Women's Day on Sept. 22 by Opening First Franchise Office in Pittsburgh, PACybertary, Inc., a network of professional Virtual Assistants (VAs) supporting independent and small-business owners, announced its first Pennsylvania franchise office in Pittsburgh, owned by Joyce Kane. On American Business Women's Day today... Carlson Recognized as One of the 100 Best Companies for Working MothersFor the seventh time in recent history, Carlson has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers by Working Mother magazine. The UPS Store Now Nation's Largest Online Printing NetworkToday, the nation's largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, document and business services centers announced the first phase of its new online printing solution. With more than 4,400 locations, Growing Roots,(TM) LLC First In California To Attain "Green" CertificationThe Green Earth--Green Plants(R) program announced today that Growing Roots, LLC, an interior plantscape business in Long Beach, California has earned the status of being a "green" certified business. "Growing Roots has proven that they are an... Inc. Magazine Ranks Instant Tax Service Among Fastest-Growing BusinessesInc. magazine ranked Instant Tax Service #93 on its 2009 top 500 fastest-growing privately-owned companies list. Express Named AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50Express Employment Professionals was recently named one of AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 for the second year in a row, according to Robert A. Funk, founder and CEO of Express. Australia's MasterChef, Julie Goodwin, was Coached by ActionCOACH Marcus KroekThere's no doubt that Julie Goodwin is one of Australia's greatest cooks. She recently won MasterChef Australia, Channel 10's hit actuality show. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Bestows 'Franchisee of The Year' Award to Franchise Owners Mike And Debbie JonesJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. has awarded its highest annual honor - the Franchisee of the Year Award - to franchise owners Mike and Debbie Jones of Brandenburg, Kentucky. The award was presented to the Jones at the... Carlson Hotels Worldwide Brands Honored at 48 Locations By Expedia(R) Insiders' Select(TM) ListExpedia(R) travelers ranked 48 of Carlson Hotels Worldwide's branded properties among the industry's best hotels on this year's Expedia Insiders' Select(TM) list. The list includes Regent(R) Hotels & Resorts, Radisson(R) Hotels & Resorts, Park Pla Carlson Hotels Worldwide Presents $50,000 Donation to Asian American Hotel Owners AssociationIn recognition of Asian American hoteliers and their contribution to the growth of the U.S. hotel industry, Carlson Hotels Worldwide presented a $50,000 donation to the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) at the organization's annual... Merry Maids Celebrates 30 Years of Beautifying Homes Around the WorldFounded in Omaha, Neb., in 1979, Merry Maids announced today its 30th anniversary in the business. With more than 8,000 residential cleaning professionals across the globe, the company has become the world's largest home cleaning network, servicing...
Leading National Moving Company Announces Top PerformersThe nation's largest independent moving company, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R), has announced its top-performing franchisees via its annual "Awards in Excellence" AIE recognition. The awards are based on a point system that measures customer satisfaction... AllBusiness Announces Franchise AllStar 300 -- Vanguard Cleaning Systems Ranks #13AllBusiness, Dun & Bradstreet's small business advisory company, recently released its first annual Franchise 300 rankings of national franchise systems and ranked Vanguard Cleaning Systems #13. California Closets Works With Extreme Makeover: Home EditionCalifornia Closets, the founder of the organization industry and authority in designing, optimizing and customizing the best use of home spaces, announced their participation in the latest project spearheaded by Extreme Makeover... Second Generation Minuteman Press Owner awarded Small Business Person of the YearMinuteman Press owner Todd Duckworth in Janesville, WI was recently named Small Business Person of the Year, by the Small Business Council. Vanguard Cleaning Systems Achieves Highest Franchise 500 RankingVanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. was ranked #43 in the 2009 Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 issue. The annual rankings are released each January, and are based on several factors including growth in the number of franchises, overall annual revenue... TWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R) Ranks Number One Moving FranchiseTWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R), the nation's largest independently-owned moving company, has been ranked number one within the "Moving Services" category on Entrepreneur magazine's list of top franchise opportunities in 2009.
California Closets Makes Debut in BRIDE WARS MovieCalifornia Closets, the pioneer in customized storage solutions, today announced its promotional participation in the upcoming film comedy BRIDE WARS (bridewars.com), scheduled for release in theaters nationwide January 9, 2009. California Closets...
FranchisEsource Brands International Hits 'Grand Slam' as 4 of Its National Brands are Listed in the Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500The Entrepreneur's Source (E-Source Coach), AdviCoach, Business Partner Marketing Coach and Decor&You are being honored once again by Entrepreneur Magazine listing the 4 national brands of FranchisEsource Brands International (FSBI) in its annual list
Entrepreneur Magazine Names ActionCOACH Among America's Top 100 Global FranchisesEntrepreneur Magazine has just announced the winners of the 30th Annual Franchise 500 Awards, and ActionCOACH has just been named #82 out of a total of 200 franchises in the publication's latest rankings. ActionCOACH Ranked as the #25 Home-Based Franchise by Entrepreneur MagazineEntrepreneur Magazine has ranked ActionCOACH as the #25 Top Home-Based Franchise for 2009. ActionCOACH Ranked as the #103 Franchise in the US by Entrepreneur MagazineEntrepreneur Magazine has just announced the winners of the 30th Annual Franchise 500 Awards, and ActionCOACH has been ranked #103 out of its Top 500. ActionCOACH Ranked Number One in the Category of Business Coaching for Sixth Consecutive YearEntrepreneur Magazine has ranked ActionCOACH as #1 in the Business Coaching category for the sixth consecutive year.
Three Proforma Owners Named As Finalists in 5th Annual Stevie(R) Awards for Women in BusinessProforma is proud to announce the company's three finalists in The 5th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Suzette Albrecht, President of Proforma Albrecht & Co., Holly Ambrose, Owner of Proforma Global Printing & Design and Lillian DeAnge TWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R) Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates StudyTWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R) has earned top honors in a recent J.D. Power and Associates study measuring customer satisfaction among full-service moving companies. The Company is the largest independent mover in the nation with more than 200 independent... Carlson Hotels Worldwide Partners With Local Community Groups to Encourage Academics, ActivityCarlson Hotels worked together with community organizations in the Twin Cities' area to provide more than 10,500 activity and book bags to local children. The tote bags contained a fun activity map, colored pencil and goggles. Vanguard Cleaning Systems Recognized as Top 25 Hispanic Franchise OpportunityVanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. was included in the Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics in the July issue of the Hispanic Enterprise magazine. The list is based on several factors including the percentage of Hispanic franchisees in the overall franchise... OneCoach Announces Susan Ross as a New Franchisee for Ventura CountyOneCoach is pleased to announce the expansion of the Los Angeles territory to Ventura County. As the region's newest Business Partner, Susan Ross will combine her background in business-growth coaching with proven OneCoach strategies and tactics to... Simi Valley PostalAnnex+ Celebrates 10Yr AnniversaryThe PostalAnnex+ located in the Wood Ranch Shopping Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary serving the Wood Ranch community during the month of October. Nearly 20 additional Labor Finders offices gain WRC certificationLabor Finders International is pleased to announce that 16 of its franchised offices recently received Workers' Compensation and Risk Certification (WRC), demonstrating an increased commitment to both worker and client safety. The WRC program, which... Travelers Lighten Their Load Shipping Luggage at The UPS Store DCAs many airline passengers have experienced, there is a cost for checked bags. Now, travelers are looking for alternatives. Something convenient, cost-effective, and secure to get their luggage to its destination. The UPS Store located at 1718 M St NW... Yusa Aziz is the Number One Business Coach in IndonesiaActionCOACH, the world's number one business coaching firm, named its "Top 100 Coaches" for the month of August. |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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